Picture scroll of Zhu Zhanji’s music in the Ming Dynasty

[The Painting of Zhu Zhanji’s Joy in the Ming Dynasty]

The Painting of Zhu Zhanji’s Joy in the Ming Dynasty, in silk, with colors, 36.7cm in the vertical and 690cm in the horizontal
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There are a kind of works in the palace paintings of the Ming Dynasty that represent the life of emperors and major historical events. This picture depicts Zhu Zhanji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty, enjoying various sports performances in the Imperial Garden with his casual clothes and hat. From right to left, the pictures are archery, cuju, polo, chui wan, and pitcher. The scene is grand, complex and detailed, vividly showing the cultural and recreational activities in the palace at that time. Due to the need to reflect the specific location and environment, a large number of buildings are depicted. This volume, with neat and exquisite realistic techniques, gives a true and general description of the Ming Dynasty palace towers and pavilions in accordance with the original historical appearance. It is an important material for studying the Ming Dynasty palace history and royal architecture